Local and State Officials Hold Press Conference After an Alleged Assault by Two Candidates On Each Other

Odessa, Texas/February 25, 2024-Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett, State Representative Brooks Landgraf and Sheriff Mike Griffis recently held a press conference to address a physical assault between two candidates currently running for positions within the Ector County Republican Party that occurred on Thursday, February 22nd at the parking lot of the Ector County Courthouse Administration Building on East 8th Street. 

(Dustin Fawcett, Ector County Judge, Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

State Representative Brooks Landgraf spoke on the need for peace and harmony from candidates and those helping them, as voters are going to the Early Voting locations to cast their vote. 

(Brooks Landgraf, Republican- State Representative, District 81, Texas) 

Judge Fawcett and Sheriff Griffis plan to have off duty officers at the various voting locations with the approval of the Ector County Commissioners. 

(Mike Griffis, Sheriff-Ector County Sheriff’s Office/Odessa, Texas) 

The alleged assault between Carmen Wilhite and Donna Kelm is considered a Class C Misdemeanor. According to a spokesperson for Donna Kelm, Kelm was taken to a local hospital after the alleged assault and treated for neck, arm and back pain. 

(Mike Griffis, Sheriff-Ector County Sheriff’s Office/Odessa, Texas) 

There have been charges filed with the Odessa Police Department by a candidate running for Precinct Chair against a Precinct Chair seeking re-election for allegedly attempting to bribe a voter during Early Voting at the Ector County Annex Building. 

(Charles Pierce, Republican Candidate-Ector County Precinct Chair 205-Ector County/Odessa, Texas) 

Carmen Wilhite and Donna Kelm have filled alleged assault charges on each other with the Odessa Police Department, who took the original report at the Ector County Annex Building. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Ector County Republican Precinct Chair Kickoff Hosted by Jimbo’s Garage

Odessa, Texas/January 18, 2024-Jimbo’s Garage in Odessa, Texas recently hosted the Republican Precinct Chair kick-off, where approximately 150 people came out to the meet and greet event. 

(Donna Kelm, Ector County Republican Women Club President-Candidate-Ector County Republican Chair) 

Candidates attending the event were introduced to guests. Each candidate voiced why they were running. 

(Ronnie Lewis, Republican-Candidate for Precinct Chair 203) 

 Several candidates are running unopposed, while others are running against more established precinct chairs. 

(Richard Pierce, Ector County Republican, Running for Re-Election, Precinct Chair 204) 

(Dallas Kennedy, Ector County Republican-Candidate-Ector County Precinct Chair 110) 

Follow your candidates on social media for information and upcoming events. 

 For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Ector County Republican Women’s Club Presents Landgraf, Sparks and Pfluger at August Luncheon

Odessa, Texas/August 26, 2023-The Ector County Republican Women’s Club recently held their August luncheon at the Odessa Country Club. The ECRW was excited to present to its membership and guests State Representative, District 81 Brooks Landgraf, State Senator, District 31 Kevin Sparks and U.S. Congressman of the Texas 11th District August Pfluger. 

Topics covered were issues with the EPA regarding emissions, the continued illegal migration and the southern border and property taxes. 

(Kevin Sparks, Texas State Senator, District 31) 

Representative Brooks Landgraf addressed the handicap parking issues that people with disabilities are experiencing, and the lack of issuing citations and fines by local law enforcement 

(Brooks Landgraf, Texas State Representative, District 81) 

US Congressman August Pfluger presented to membership and guests of the Ector County Republican Women’s Club the boarder crisis that continues to plague the southern regions of United States. 

(August Pfluger, U.S. Congressman, Texas 11th District) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

Ector County Republican Women Club Welcomes Sherronna Bishop “America’s Mom” and Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-ECISD

Odessa, Texas/May 18, 2023-The Ector County Republican Women’s Club held their monthly meeting at the Odessa Country Club. Members heard a presentation and school updates from Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools at Ector County ISD. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

Dr. Muri informed the Ector County republican Women’s Club, that the State of Texas currently has a 32.5-billion-dollar surplus that school districts across the state would like to get a portion of the budget surplus. 

(Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas) 

The Ector County Republican Womens Club featured guest speaker Sherrona Bishop, “America’s Mom,” a constitutional conservative, who defends core values of those who do not want to lose the freedoms and rights of all citizens who live in the United States of America. 

(Sherronna Bishop, “AMERICA’S MOM”) 

Sherronna Bishop is an advocate for parental rights, she brings hope and inspiration to those who feel arrested by the political correctness and false narratives. 

(Sherronna Bishop, “AMERICA’S MOM”) 

 If you’re interested in following Sherronna Bishop go to social media platforms for information and commentary. 

(Sherronna Bishop, “AMERICA’S MOM”) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

Ector County Republican Women’s Club Hold All Red, White and Blue Mixer Event

Odessa, Texas/April 29, 2023-The Ector County Republican Women’s Club held a community outreach mixer at Homemade Wines in downtown Odessa. The membership welcomed guests and visitors to the All Things Red, White and Blue event. 

(Donna Kelm, President-Ector County Republican Women’s Club/Odessa, Texas) 

The Ector County Republican Women’s Club hold monthly meetings to discuss politics and other issues that affect local, state, national policies and feature a guest speaker at the meetings. 

(Donna Kelm, President-Ector County Republican Women’s Club/Odessa, Texas) 

There are several Republican candidates that are running for positions on the Ector County Hospital District Board and on The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees, that the Ector County Republican Women’s Club highlight.  

(Donna Kelm, President-Ector County Republican Women’s Club/Odessa, Texas) 

The Ector County Republican Women’s Club of Odessa extends and invitation to those in the community, who want more information or in becoming a member to contact the club via social media or website. 

(Donna Kelm, President-Ector County Republican Women’s Club/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Lt Governor Dan Patrick Visits Odessa and Midland-DRB Media Communications Digital News

Midland, Texas/September 22, 2022-Lieutenant Governor, Dan Patrick recently visited Odessa and Midland on a bus tour of over 130 cities and towns in rural Texas. Dan Patrick visited The Midland Petroleum Museum along with Kevin Sparks, Republican nominee for Texas State Senate, District 31. 

(Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor-State of Texas) 

The Lt. Governor is telling voters during his bus tour, that Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic Candidate for Texas Governor will turn the state into California. 

(Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor-State of Texas) 

During the last legislative session, several bills were passed to strengthen the oil and gas industry in the Permian Basin and across the State of Texas. 

(Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor-State of Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.